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HP 3500 MT + Monitor vs HP 8300 SFF + LE2202x

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 64identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 8300 SFF + LE2202x has 2 more processor cores than the HP 3500 MT + Monitor (4 vs 2). The HP 8300 SFF + LE2202x has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 3500 MT + Monitor (3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The HP 8300 SFF + LE2202x has 3 MB more processor cache than the HP 3500 MT + Monitor (6 MB vs 3 MB). Only the HP 3500 MT + Monitor has DVI port. Only the HP 3500 MT + Monitor has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:i3-2120
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:i5-3570
  • Processor cores
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:2
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:3.3 GHz
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:3 MB
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:6 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:32 nm
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • 3500 MT + Monitor:Sandy Bridge
    • 8300 SFF + LE2202x:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of 3500 MT + Monitor, 8300 SFF + LE2202x
136 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120i5-3570
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-3500 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W77 W
TcaseDiffers69.1 °C67.4 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3334
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs23
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers850 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1020x152
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61 ExpressIntel® Q77 Express
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers106
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W240 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMicro TowerSFF
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedYesYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54.6 cm (21.5")
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160°
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342665702
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers389 mm379 mm
HeightDiffers368 mm100 mm
WeightDiffers6.93 kg7.6 kg
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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